Scrumptious Beef and Potato Casserole

This is one of my husband's favorite recipes for a weekend supper. It's great the next day, but don't microwave it to reheat, as the topping will be soggy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 694 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flake cereal, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over high heat, melt the shortening and quickly brown the ground beef with the onion. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 4

Pour meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes over the meat. Pour soup mixture over the potatoes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Top with whole wheat flake cereal.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.